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Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 3:49 pm
by yoloswegmaster
Titles are up:
Bo Widerberg boxset
Drylongso
Dreams 4K
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 3:56 pm
by FrauBlucher
See you next month. Last one out shut the lights
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 4:14 pm
by Pavel
Happy that this month only has relatively obscure films (excepting the Dreams upgrade, the most popular on Letterboxd is Elvira Madigan with 2.4K and most others have less than a thousand). Always great when Criterion focuses on things which haven’t been released on blu before
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 4:29 pm
by therewillbeblus
Wish Elvira Madigan was getting a solo disc since I'm not particularly fond of the other three in the set, but it's a major and welcome release. Starting to think The Princess Bride upgrade leak was a mistake..
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 4:34 pm
by Calvin
It had been a long time since I've wanted everything announced for a month and this is the second in a row. The Widerberg set is particularly welcome.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 4:56 pm
by Finch
Can't remember the last year prior to this one where I've wanted so little from Criterion's announcements, last month being the big exception. On the plus side, gives me more time to go through Shout's 11 movie Shaw boxset coming in June.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 7:18 pm
by Beloved Aunt
The Criterion: $39.95 For a Bite-Size Three Musketeers Bar Collection
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 11:14 pm
by FrauBlucher
Seeing It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World currently on TCM makes me feel Criterion will release a UHD version sooner rather than later. Not really a fan, but this would look amazing in that format
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 12:49 am
by SeizureMilk
Considering Criterion’s newly established relationship of releasing Wayne Wang and the fact it’s been recently restored, would it be possible that we could expect a release of Life is Cheap… But Toilet Paper is Expensive in the near future?
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 1:43 am
by Matt
The two films they’ve released are distributed by Strand Releasing. Life is Cheap… is currently on the Criterion Channel, but it’s distributed by Arbelos Pictures, who have their own (very good) DVD/Blu-ray line.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 1:46 am
by SeizureMilk
Ah yes, forgot about that thank you Matt.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 3:53 am
by AxeYou
Blue Velvet is up for UHD home video licensing from MGM. I don't believe Kino snatched it up in their MGM deal, did they?
West Side Story (1961) is a another title that I've seen rumors about.
AxeYou wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 7:56 pm
I hope this is the right thread: Park Circus published a "Home Entertainment: New MGM UHD Master List" on May 16. These are described as "a new selection of popular MGM classics, now available for home entertainment licensing in stunning 4K."
https://www.parkcircus.com/latest/P2711 ... aster-List
(They are a legit site. My local rep theater rents 35mm prints from them.)
These are titles not yet released on 4K anywhere or confirmed to have a 4K resto:
- 1984
- Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
- Blue Velvet
- The Context (AKA Illustrious Corpses)
- Creature
- A Dry White Season
- Fargo
- Moonstruck
- Moulin Rouge
- Sid and Nancy
- Valley Of Death
- West Side Story (1961)
- When Harry Met Sally
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 1:44 pm
by SeizureMilk
I agree with the idea of Blue Velvet, cautious but optimistic for West Side Story, but out of the titles, I'd imagine that Moonstruck seems the 2nd most likely upgrade, then Sid & Nancy, then A Dry White Season if they were to get 4k restorations.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 6:37 pm
by AxeYou
With MGM offering UHD licensing, does it imply that a 4K restoration is already done?
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 7:32 pm
by Roscoe
There's a 4k release of the 1961 WEST SIDE STORY available on iTunes.
I'm assuming the Moulin Rouge on that list is the Huston version, rather than the Luhrmann, as it is without the exclamation point.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:02 pm
by beamish14
Roscoe wrote: Wed May 24, 2023 7:32 pm
There's a 4k release of the 1961 WEST SIDE STORY available on iTunes.
I'm assuming the Moulin Rouge on that list is the Huston version, rather than the Luhrmann, as it is without the exclamation point.
Yep, Luhrmann’s is Fox/Disney.
Huston’s is one of his most visually sumptuous films. I’ve been tempted to get the BFI for a while, but I guess I’ll hold off
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:19 pm
by Matt
I bought the BFI and don’t regret it. It’s marvelous. I figured if Criterion (or some other US boutique label) was going to put it out they would have done so in the last 3+ years.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:58 pm
by therewillbeblus
Matt wrote: Wed May 24, 2023 8:19 pm
I bought the BFI and don’t regret it. It’s marvelous.
Agreed, I don't see any reason not to get it
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 12:16 am
by FrauBlucher
For those that have seen Lynch/Oz (if any) what are your takes?
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 10:44 pm
by FrauBlucher
FrauBlucher wrote: Thu May 25, 2023 12:16 am
For those that have seen
Lynch/Oz (if any) what are your takes?
This opens in NY's IFC theater in June
This afternoon I went to see a screening of
Werckmeister Harmonies. It was terrific seeing it on a big screen. I've only seen it on the Facets DVD. The bluray and possibly UHD should be an absolute treat. I'm very curious to see what kind of supplements get added. Could Jonathan Rosenbaum be involved. [-o< And maybe Tarr's shorts as well. I'm confident CC will go all out for this one
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:57 am
by Rupert Pupkin
not so sure if this is the 4K restoration...
"
The Doom Generation" is available at amazon.com : available in UHD (but no info when the movie starts (with the Strand logo) about a 4K restoration and director's "new" cut :
I'm not familiar with US rating; does
18+; as it appears on
amazon.com means "uncut" "uncut" ?
the movie about 1h23 (color are vivid; as vivid like True Romance) but it could have more details and more "grain film like texture".
besides, on Strand movie web page, the "Doom Generation" is shown with
coming soon to DVD and blu-ray logo on its web page.
Does that mean that a Criterion release is kaput ?
https://strandreleasing.com/films/the-doom-generation/
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:04 am
by Kracker
The UHD is referring to the streaming purchase. and there's nothing that confirms a Criterion release is coming in the first place.
Streaming on Amazon it does open with the Strand Releasing logo and there are restoration credits at the end so it is the new directors cut but content-wise it looks to be the same movie as the UNRATED DVD cut.
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:04 am
by Elizabeth Corday
Oh I pray
Every day
Heroic Trio collection will appear
Wasn't there rumors about Dog Day Afternoon too?
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:16 am
by SeizureMilk
Elizabeth Corday wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:04 am
Wasn't there rumors about Dog Day Afternoon too?
Re: Criterion Discussion and Random Speculation Volume 7
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:25 pm
by yoloswegmaster
Criterion/Janus performed the 4K restoration for Ousmane Sembène's Ceddo, which will screen at the Ritrovato festival later this month. Lee Kline and Alain Sembène will be there to introduce the film.